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This federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal funding, including athletics.
INTERESTS & ABILITIES Athletic interests and abilities for students of both sexes should be equally accomodated.
SELECTION OF SPORTS A college is not required to offer a paticular sport to either sex. An institution is also not required to offer an equal number of sports for each sex. Instead, institutions should accomodate equally to each sex in interests and abilities within the selection of sports.
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Snowshoeing helps students gain skills, work together
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COMPETITION An institution needs to be compliant in equal opportunity in competitive sports for each sex, per their athletic abilities. Additionally, the following factors and more are considered for equal opportunities in both sexes: equipment, scheduling of games, practice time, travel and allowances.
AWARDS & BENEFITS A college is required to provide reasonable opportunities for awards and scholarships to membes of each sex in proportion to participation.
Madison College responds to Title IX violation accusations, is working create more opportunities for female athletes By NICHOLAS GARTON
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Title IX complaint was filed against Madison College’s athletic department in the fall semester, but school officials are confident that a plan they have in place will remedy the concerns. The complaint, which was filed on Sept. 1, 2012, alleged: 1) The number of female athletes are underrepresented in the college’s athletic programs. 2) More intercollegiate sports programs are offered for men than women. 3) Scholarships are offered to some male athletes but no female athletes. Title IX is a 1972 federal law that states:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights enforces the law. During the 2011-12 season, Madison College had 62 male athletes to only 37 female athletes. Further, Madison College offers four men’s sports programs to only three women’s sports programs. During the year scholarships were offered to some baseball players.
The winter cold is no reason to crawl into bed and do nothing. Many winter activities are offered to Madison College students. On Feb. 10, the Student Life Office combined snowshoeing with a fascinating adventure to give students the opportunity to learn about team building in a very fun way. But is it possible to “walk like a penguin” and explore leadership skills at the same time? Amy Climer, personal trainer, and participating students shared their experience. According to Climer, the purpose of the program is to prepare students to work with their community in real life. Everyone is a part of a community, either through their school, club, workplace or neighborhood, and having people skills is important to become a good leader. “Whether you are a supervisor top leader, or you just an employee, you still can be a leader,” Climer said. Before they started the journey, each participant wrote their expectations on a little stone. They listed “trust, acceptance, tolerance, listen, care, initiative.” “After we know each other and we talk to each other, let’s talk about what we want from a group. I think it’s important to let everybody has opportunity to share,” Climer said. Snowshoeing itself requires no specific skills like skiing and snowboarding. It can be enjoyed anywhere as long as there are trails or open spaces to explore. Most of the participants never snowshoed before, so they were excited. Even thought it was raining all day, 13 students still came out. When the participants gathered on the bus, Climer had them sit in pairs and gave each of them two questions to ask. It was a good start to know a little about each other before they worked together as a team. Some questions made people talk about their experience in previous teamwork and others called on people to share that perspective on friendship. “If you do know that basic information, you will want to know them further. And not only in a surface level but you really want to know who they are; what are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, what are they passionate about,” Climer said. One of the games was a snow-sculpture competition, where all participants were divided into three groups and competed with each other to build the tallest sculpture. The results themselves were creative: A wolf, a snow-
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Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service. However, we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents this month. On Feb. 8, Public Safety officers responded to a subject going through other peoples’ lockers. After a short foot chase, Public Safety officers apprehended the subject and recovered a stolen wallet, as well as a crack pipe. The subject was arrested and removed from the campus by Madison Police. On Feb. 9, Public Safety officers responded to a strong odor of marijuana at an area inside the Truax facility and located a subject who admitted to smoking marijuana there. In addition to this criminal behavior, a weapon was seized from the subject. The violator was arrested and removed from the campus by Madison Police.
On Feb. 14, Public Safety officers responded to a female patient who had lost consciousness and struck her head. Officers rendered aid until City of Madison paramedics responded to transport the patient.
identifying it if stolen. If you have any information regarding the above incidents or other campus safety concerns, please contact our department at 243-4357, we have Public Safety officers available 24/7.
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A warning to motorists about thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked in campus parking lots. The catalytic converters, part of an automobile’s exhaust system, are being cut off by the thieves. These thefts can happen quickly – it takes about three minutes to cut one off – and the cost to replace the converter is between $1,200 and $3,000. Public Safety also recommends etching personally identifying information on the converter to assist police in tracking and
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Many of us are beginning to feel the weight of winter. It has certainly been a long, cold, snowy one. Cabin fever is setting in, and we are ready for a change of season! Rest assured, there is good news on the horizon. The first official day of spring falls next month. What’s more, Jimmy the Groundhog did not see his shadow this year, and according to legend this means an early spring is on the way. So it’s definitely not premature to be thinking about bulbs, budding flowers and green leaves again. What better way to anticipate spring than by thinking about planting a garden? From the planning stages to reaping the benefits of your hard work, cultivating a garden can be a very rewarding experience. Whether you are interested in growing flowers, vegetables, herbs or fruit; in community gardening or in sustainability, the benefits are endless. Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical exercise, relieve stress and eat nutritiously as you enjoy what you worked hard to produce. Whether you are an experienced gardener in need of a few tips or a beginner
wanting to try out your green thumb, Madison College Libraries has resources to help. A good starting point is the library catalog. You’ll find a wide selection of books available. Sample titles include: “Beginners Illustrated Guide to Gardening,” “The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People and Communities,” “Practical Herb Gardening with Recipes,” and “Green Your Home for Dummies.” For electronic resources, check out the Environmental Science and Sustainability Research Guides. Here you’ll find resources to help with your research, including web sites that have been reviewed by library staff. You can also find material on gardening in the library databases. From the library home page, click on the database tab and select a database from the A-Z list. A broad, general database like Academic Search Complete will have a wide range of articles on gardening, its benefits, sustainability and other related topics. And you can access these articles from home using your Madison College username and password. Here at the Reedsburg campus we are
looking forward to celebrating spring with a brand new hoop house. This 3,500 square foot greenhouse is the first of its kind in our Madison College district. It was built to support economic development in the region and offer continuing education courses covering topics such as sustainability, growing food for your family and community, growing perennials and annuals, constructing a rain garden, and even creating a salsa basket. The Reedsburg campus library will help celebrate the new hoop house with a display showcasing the classes being offered, literature on gardening, and helpful library resources. As spring approaches and we put the snow shovels away, think about getting the gardening tools out and letting the library resources assist you in a gardening project. You’ll be glad you did!
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Instructor gives students a view of asteroid SARAH WEATHERBEE Multimedia Editor Astronomy instructor Dixie Burns brought outer space to the classroom on Feb. 15. Students watched NASA’s live stream of asteroid 2012 DA14 as it flew past Earth at 1:25 p.m. CST. The asteroid measured approximately 13 stories in size and it has never come this close to the Earth before. It was 17,200 miles from its closest approach point, Sumatra, Indonesia. Burns put that into perspective with a helpful visual. She said the distance could be compared to stacking three earths next to each other. As for its size, she said “the asteroid itself can fit nicely in a football field.”
Astronomers have been able to track the course of asteroids, especially large ones, with increasing sophistication in the past decade. Burns said that the most dangerous are those 10 km in size and larger. “Those are the things that could cause global devastation. For example, a 10 kilometer asteroid wiped out dinosaurs,” she said. While the 2012 DA14 asteroid did not hit Earth, a smaller sized meteor hit Chelyabinsk, Russia just a day before and left more than 500 people injured. An asteroid becomes a meteor when it enters Earth’s atmosphere. Scientists have confirmed that the two events are unrelated. As for 2012 DA2014, Burns said that it is not only the proximity that makes it exciting. It’s what scientists can learn from it.
She said, “Just this whole idea that we are at a special time in human history where we can chart these things, where we’ll have the potential to possibly visit these things, you know, could we use them for resources in the future, if one’s on a collision course with the Earth, are we at a point in history where we might be able to do something about it?” Student Ezra Coutre President of the Physics club attended the event. He said: “It’s just an interesting thing to see how things are moving across the sky and being able to see how things are moving about in our astral neighborhood.” Biomedical Engineering student Anna Zebzda added, “I was surprised it got so close.” The 2012 DA14 asteroid will not come this near to Earth again until 2080.
PART 1 IN A SERIES ABOUT POST-BAC PROGRAMS
Biotech post-bac provides skills to students with bachelor degrees SARAH WEATHERBEE Multimedia Editor At first glance Charles Goehring and Samantha Thompson seem vastly separated, both by age and life experience. Two years ago, Goehring, 60, a Vietnam era veteran with a master’s in wood science had been laid off after spending over 20 years working in wood truss engineering and forestry. Thompson, 25, had just received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UW-Madison. Yet these very different paths have led them to one place. Today, they are students in the same classroom, working toward the same goal: a postbaccalaureate certificate in Madison College’s intensive biotechnology program. Through hours of experience in the Truax campus biology lab, they are honing their skills in applied biology, bridging the gap from theory to practice. The economic downturn of 2008 saw many laid off from positions they had held for decades. New graduates with bachelor’s degrees also faced difficulty entering the workforce. As the U.S. races toward an economy where the fastest growing job sectors require skills in science, technology and health care, employers and economists alike have cited a skills deficit as one of the contributing factors to stubbornly high unemployment. Given these findings, many people have gone back to school to make themselves more employable. While it may seem that going to a community college after undergrad is a step backward, post-baccalaureate programs offer returning students an accessible, affordable option to learn in-demand skills.
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Fire Services’ new garage bolsters a custom WolfPack logo for students.
THE OPEN DOOR Students reflects on newer opportunities available at Protective Services building ANGIE DANIELSKI Staff Writer With classes underway at Madison College, students reflect on the new Protective Services Building. The general consensus with students is that the building is a vast improvement over previous spaces. “It’s nice not to have the building shake every time a jet takes off,” said Cody Flury, a student in the Law Enforcement program who has also taken firefighter classes.
Previously, the Fire Science Education Center was located adjacent to military runways where several jets would take off during the course of a day. Teachers would have to stop class momentarily when the jets took off or came in for landing due to the noise in the building. “Having everything in one place makes it easier for students taking fire and EMT classes so they don’t have to travel across town between classes,” said Trevor Klock, an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student and graduate of the Fire Academy. EMT classes were first located in the Commercial Ave. building prior to moving to the West Campus. Not only do students enjoy the new building, but staff members also like what the building has to offer. John Spohn,
a teacher of several classes in the Fire Technician Program, uses the new building as an example while teaching his OSHA for the Fire Service class. “No fire extinguishers are found in this building because it has a quick response sprinkler system,” Spohn said. OSHA requires employee training on fire extinguisher use, which can be difficult to conduct when staff varies, but also can put employees at risk by trying to put out a fire with an extinguisher. In addition to the new quick response sprinkler system, the Protective Services Building could also forgo emergency lighting due to the backup generator that will always keep the lights in the building on. As a safety building it is very fitting that new technology to keep occupants safe was included in the building’s design.
“We are seeing more students with undergraduate degrees coming here than students we are sending on to complete their bachelor’s,” said Dr. Lisa Seidman, a teacher in the biotechnology program since 1987. She was speaking not only of post-baccalaureate students, but also students with bachelor’s degrees who enroll in associate degree program courses. Seidman remembers a time when a few of these students would trickle through associate degree classes in order to obtain a specific skills and meet informal requirements set by faculty. When they had taken the courses necessary, she would print them a certificate of completion and say “congratulations.” Madison College responded to this trend in the mid 2000s by formalizing these course clusters into postbaccalaureate programs. By doing so, it recognizes the unique needs of these students returning to school for a skill-set brush up or career transition. Students coming from large, four year universities often graduate with little laboratory experience due to large class sizes, sometimes exceeding 500 students. Madison College has a fully equipped lab, offers them smaller class sizes, and more hands-on lab experience. “If you come here and you’ve got a class of 10 to 20 people, you walk » SEE BIOTECH PAGE 4
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PTK welcomes new members to Beta Beta Psi chapter, hosts induction ceremony KAREN CASS Staff Writer
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Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two year colleges, welcomed 94 new members into Madison College’s Beta Beta Psi Chapter for the spring 2013 semester. More than 70 inductees took the stage at a formal ceremony in Truax’s Mitby Theatre on Feb. 13. At the event, new members listened to words of encouragement from chapter officers and keynote speakers, recited a pledge of allegiance to the honor society and were presented with medallions as they walked across the stage. Chapter President Casandra Davis congratulated the inductees. “Membership in this organization is a special honor, not only because it recognizes past achievement, but also because it encourages future leadership and service with Phi Theta Kappa, Madison College and our local community,” she said. Dr. Keith Cornille, Vice President of Student Development at Madison College, encouraged the new members to continue striving for excellence. “In our society, and in our personal and professional lives, it is important that we celebrate those who aim to excel. In an ever changing world, it is no longer adequate to be above average. The more
you challenge yourselves to excel, the greater the rewards will be for each and every one of you,” he said. Neal Richardson, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions at UW-Madison, addressed a challenge all students face. “One of the hardest things at a junior school is getting involved,” he said. Richardson encouraged inductees to take advantage of their time at Madison College and Phi Theta Kappa. “There are so many different opportunities, so many different roles that you can participate in,” he said. “No matter where you go, make sure you continue to stay involved. Make sure you continue to be leaders.” Candyce Hunter, Vice President of Fellowship for the Beta Beta Psi chapter, reflected on all she has gained as a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Though she initially joined for a chance at a scholarship, she quickly made valuable friendships with other members. “That in itself was pretty big; to have other people who think school is important,” she said. Hunter credits Phi Theta Kappa for extra opportunities she’s had, such as attending multiple conferences, speaking publicly and meeting more students. New member Aimee Shearod, who is in her second semester of the Human Resources Management program, said she researched Phi Theta Kappa before joining. She ultimately decided to join because of the heavy emphasis on volunteering. “I was impressed with not just the quality of the academic standards, but the volunteerism. They put community and academia as frontrunners of the organization. To me that’s very impressive,”
New report shows new trends for student loans ELLEN LA LUZERNE Staff Writer According to a recent report from the Institute for One Wisconsin, the average college graduate will face student loan debt payments of $388 for the next 18 to 22 years. This reflects the trillion-dollar student load debt crisis that now exceeds all credit card debt in U.S. households. The Institute for College Access & Success reported that debt levels increased from 8.7% to 9.1% from 2009 to 2010. The report also found that “Wisconsin ranked 15th nationwide for average college debt, and ninth for the percentage of students graduating with student loan debt. Sixty-seven percent of Wisconsin’s 2010 college graduates have student loans to repay. Add to the debt
load an unemployment rate for young college graduates that rose from 8.7% in 2009 to 9.1% in 2010, the highest on record.” The Department of Education said that of the students whose loans came due after October 2009, 9.1% defaulted within two years. That is up from 8.8% in the previous two-year reporting period and almost double the rate of five years earlier, as reported by Online Wall Street Journal, last September. With the uptick in loan defaults, the government and guaranty agencies, as well as private lenders, hire private collection agencies to collect defaulted student loans. The Student Loan Borrower Assistant website (http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org) provides information and assistance for graduates facing potential student loan default. According to the
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into a lab that’s fully equipped, you’ve got six hours of lab time where a university might have three hours,” Seidman said. Post-baccalaureate programs in Biotechnology require a four-year degree for admission and the course offerings are specifically tailored to those who already have familiarity in an academic background. Coursework emphasizes biotechnology lab skills. Course content differs from the associate degree level in that it focuses less on theory and offers a business management component. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on a national level, biological technician jobs are projected to experience a 14 percent growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Wisconsin has become a national hub for the rapidly growing field. The Wisconsin Technology Council offers a local perspective. As its website indicates, “Wisconsin is ranked in the top 10 for biotechnology employment growth.” This is welcome news to students like Goehring and Thompson.
“For me this is kind of a gamble”
During a break from his class, Goehring remembered all too well the two years he spent unemployed. “It was gut wrenching. You have doubts about your abilities, your skills may not be needed, and those were
Student Loan Borrower’s Assistant, agencies may “engage in abusive or deceptive behavior that violates state or federal fair debt collection laws,” including: • Misleading information in collection letters. • Confusion about the collection agency. • Lack of incentives on the part of collection agencies to offer reasonable or affordable repayment options. • Limited government oversight of collection agencies. The federal fair debt collection practices law and other relevant state laws make it illegal for collection agencies to harass students for debt repayment. To uphold that right, the student must make a written request for no contact. However, the right to be free from harassment doesn’t
managerial skills,” he said as he recounted his time looking for work and living on less. Goehring found a way out when he jumped on an opportunity to re-skill when he came across an advertisement for the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) last year. The program offers educational assistance to unemployed veterans ages 35-60 who were honorably discharged and who agree to go into in-demand fields. According to 2012 data from the biotechnology program collected on former students who graduated in 2010, 2011 and 2012, 84.6 percent of graduates in the 20-30 year age range found employment within six months of certificate completion. Only 66.7 percent of students in the 51-60 year age range had found employment after the same range of time. Acknowledging the uncertainty in taking the chance to go back to school, Goehring said, “This is kind of a gamble for me.”
Rediscovering an original passion
Through the post-baccalaureate program, his classmate, Thompson, had a chance to revisit her original interest in the field, sparked by her biotechnology class in her junior year of high school. While she started her college career with biotechnology courses at the University of Minnesota, she became disenchanted with the school’s requirement of the study being an emphasis within animal science. Early in her college career, she transferred to UW-Madison and changed her major to anthropology. “I was one of those people in college who liked every
mean that a student cannot be sued for repayment. In addition students also have other protections. For example, collectors are barred from talking to others (e.g. your parents, your spouse, etc.) about a student’s debt. Contact must be made a reasonable time and cannot be made to the student’s place of employment. Collection agencies cannot use harassing or abusive tactics and cannot make false or misleading statements. The loan-originating agency, such as the Department of Education or loan holder, should be informed if a collection agency is violating the protections outlined above. Good documentation of any activities made by the collection agency is important to prove any issues if they should arise.
single class I took and, as a result, had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do afterwards,” she said. Driven by a persistent interest in evolutionary science, she spent a lot of time in UW’s skeletal lab. Thompson graduated in 2010. Following, she worked for UW Hospital in an administrative role. She knew that area of work couldn’t sustain her interest, so she saved her money and last fall, applied to Madison College. Financial considerations and the opportunity for practical skill acquisition caused Thompson to choose Madison College’s post-baccalaureate over a master’s program in anthropology. “I applied to a program in New York, but I wasn’t confident enough that was what I wanted to do,” she said.
A matter of access, marketable skills
Madison College Provost Terry Webb explained why more students are taking a look at post-baccalaureate programs like the ones offered at Madison College. “A community college like this is far easier to access in that respect than it would be to go back to university,” he said. “If what you’re trying to do is build your skill base so that you are a more marketable employee, you would come here.” A benefit of formalizing the biotechnology courses into a post-baccalaureate program is that, “you can teach differently, you can design the program differently and you can accelerate the program so the students can get done faster,” Webb said. For students like Goehring and Thompson, who need to quickly re-skill, post-baccalaureate programs are a practical segway to employment.
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man hugging a teddy bear, and a tall snowman named Sears Tower. “We planned to make a wolf from the beginning,” Chenoa Anhalt said. “We didn’t know that it should be a high sculpture. But we decided to not change our plan. So we just made it look good,” she added. As a result, the snowy wolf looked like Madison College’s mascot. “It’s really important to set a goal,” said Yakuba, a student who’s involved in Madison College Student Senate when sharing his experience while building “Sears tower.” “I enjoy meeting people. For me it’s a lot of fun.” Misty Pulcine, a liberal arts transfer student said. “I like people here. They come from many different countries, have different personalites and are of different backgrounds. What makes it great is everyone is so different.” “When you’re doing activities together where many different people are involved, each of their personalities will come out. That’s a great way to learn about each other. So people start monitoring their own behavior,” Climer said. Finally when the journey was over, Climer held an evaluation about team building on the bus. “It’s like a pyramid. The foundation actually is trust. You have to build trust with the people you’re working with, or it’s not going to work. The next step is the ability to handle conflict. After that, commitment, accountability and the most important, set a goal,” she said as she showed the pyramid of teambuilding to the participants.
Athletic Director Steven Hauser said he has been aware of those disparities and has been working with Vice President of Student Development Keith Cornille to resolve the issues. “We have been meeting and planning for three years to make sure that we are working towards compliance with Title IX,” Hauser said. “The issue of imbalance of participation is an issue that permeates many state and national institutions.” The results of the college’s efforts can already be seen. Madison College will hire a women’s soccer coach next year to begin building a team to field in the 2014-15 academic year. Hauser said that women’s soccer has been a growing sport locally and he expects to be able to field a team. He is completely confident that the new women’s team will bring in enough players to satisfy Title IX requirements. At Madison College, male full-time students slightly outnumber female students 53 percent to 47 percent. Title IX requirements call for a nearly proportionate representation of male and female athletes in intercollegiate programs. In most cases college administrators are aware of any imbalances that may exist on campus. However, any person can file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights if they suspect or know that an institution is in violation of Title IX. That complaint is then designated to a Title IX coordinator who meets with the complainant and works with the institution. Sometimes there are sanctions levied, but often the institutions are able to work toward compliance. At Madison College there has been some disparity in sports funding. For the 2012-13 academic year, men’s basketball had a budget of $32,742 compared to $31,042 for women’s basketball. Funding for baseball was $67,279 whereas the softball budget was $64,709. “Budget(s) will always fluctuate some from year to year because of, for example, items such as uniform purchase, bigger ticket equipment items, etc.,” Cornille said. The baseball team is also the only sport
at Madison College to offer scholarships. However, the team does do its own fundraising for those scholarships and is allowed to do so because they are a Division 2 team. All other Madison College sports are Division 3, which is not allowed to offer scholarships. Part of the complaint against the school mentioned that only male athletes received scholarships and that there were none for female athletes. Title IX mandates that such a disparity be remedied. But for Cornille, there is a desire to satisfy more than just federal requirements. “Our primary focus is on making sports here an outstanding experience for everyone no matter who is participating. We want every student to have the best experience possible,” he said. “I don’t know who filed this complaint or why they chose to file it. If they had come and spoken with myself or Steven Hauser, we would have been able to show them our plans for achieving balance here. We could have explained to them that this is something we have been working on together for three years.” The person who filed the complaint did not specify what he or she wanted Madison College to do in response to the complaint. On the official complaint form, which was provided to The Clarion by the U.S. Department of Education, there is a section asking the complainant what should be done about it. The complainant responded, “Not sure what the options are.” The complainant has declined to go on record with The Clarion. As of this writing, no sanctions have been levied against Madison College over this complaint. Still, Hauser fully expects the new soccer team to balance out the disparity in athletic participants. He also pointed out that Madison College plans on moving five sports into Division 2 within the next three years. Such a move would allow those sports to have greater funding including the ability to hand out scholarships. “We are very confident that we will achieve the appropriate balance after the addition of intercollegiate women’s soccer at Madison College,” Hauser said.
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Questions asked to you, our readers.
What does black history month mean to you?
Time of the year America reflects on the contribution of African Americans. — BRANDON MCCAREY
It’s something that isn’t really talked about much. — NICK WESTENBERGER
It doesn’t really affect my life. Race really doesn’t exist in my eyes. — ANDREA BALLARD
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he GOP is in a big mess of trouble. President Obama delivered the 2013 State of the Union address on Feb. 12, and his incredibly ambitious tone seemed less like that of a president in his second term than of a candidate pursuing reelection. It was an interesting juxtaposition, because even though Obama knew many of the goals that he championed were likely an impossibility due to a Republican controlled House of Representatives, he chose to focus on them regardless. Obama painted a picture of America’s future over the next four years that would carry big changes in the day to day lives of many Americans. Some policies he outlined in the address include a $9 federal minimum wage, illegal immigrants having a path to citizenship, federally funded preschool being available to all 4-year-olds, increased background checks for people purchasing guns, higher taxes, and a sizable investment in improving America’s roads and bridges. Nearly every change that Obama suggested in his speech is supported by the American public, according to polling done by various institutions. A Public Religion Research Institute poll in 2010 showed that two-thirds of Americans – including 51 percent of Republicans in favor – wanted the minimum wage increased to $10. A 2013 Washington Post-ABC News poll showed 83 percent of Americans favoring tighter border security, and 55 percent of Americans favoring offering illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. A Washington PostKaiser Family Foundation poll showed that 63 percent of Americans favor increased spending on infrastructure and public works as a way to create jobs. So if the country were governed by inspiring speeches instead of oppositional partisan politics, there would be some serious change with a serious price tag. Instead, it will be difficult for most of these things to pass. “It sounded like a Christmas list to me. The question is, how do you pay for [preschool] in every state, how do you pay for $9 an hour?” said Sen. Tim Scott, (R-S.C.) This is a valid question both parties are fond of asking, but for the Democrats, their stance on social issues is a mainstay to garner support in an increasingly diverse America. For the Republicans, fiscal responsibility and conservatism are the only things they can agree on. There is a clear underlying signal from Obama’s State of the Union speech. The Democrats are confident that they are the party of the futureand see no reason to back off of the liberal social policies that appear to be the driving force behind their victory in the presidential race. It will be interesting to see what Obama can do in his second term, but another struggle will be equally fascinating. Can the Republican party convince the average voter that it’s a brand new GOP?
International and American students relating can be difficult; more should be done to aid this effort from students and schools alike
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ou might not think of school as a lonely place; not “They feel shy to get to know international stuwith so many people milling around and so many dents,” added Justin Chan, a Liberal Arts student from interesting things to do. Hong Kong. In a recent study, Elisabeth Gareis, an Some American students at Madison associate professor of communication studCollege also shared what they really think of ies at Baruch College, New York, found that international students. many international students have few close “International students are the same American friends. Her survey of internaas anyone else. They just have an accent. I tional students found that 27 percent said did not make an effort because I’m going they had three or more close U.S. friends, 38 to school for the degree. Not to socialize. percent said they had no strong American Sometimes my classmates become my friends friendships, 17 percent reported one such but my main goal is to graduate with a high friend, while 18 percent said they had two. GPA,” said Dee Saunders, a student in the In addition, over all, 38 percent of internaMarketing Program. tional students surveyed were not satisfied Boi Casillas, a student in the Liberal Arts ILHAM with the number of American friends they program, said, “I think it’s interesting and Staff Writer had, and 27 percent said they were unhappy valuable to get to know folks I would otherwith the quality of those relationships. wise have never met, whose life experiences The survey seems to suggest that American students I would never have had access to. It’s important for me and international students do not relate well to one to hear first-hand what it is like to live in or experience another and, for the most part, go their separate ways another place.” socially. The main reason for this lack of strong friendShe also added, “International students tend to have ship between many American students and internatheir guard down and are usually interested in opening tional students appears to be cultural. up and talking about themselves. Many American stuA sampling of international students at Madison dents are not interested in being so vulnerable.” College was asked about this issue. Here’s what they Michael Westerfelt, a student in the Marketing had to say: Program, wants more international students at Ryoji Asano, a Liberal Arts student from Japan said, Madison College. He said, “it would be beneficial to the “American students love themselves, not others. That community here in Madison as well as the entire counmakes them more individualistic than the ones who try if more people from foreign countries came to live come from other parts of the world.” and learn in the United States for the practical purpose Jason Lee, a Liberal Arts student from Hong Kong of bringing the international community together and said, “It’s mainly because we speak different languages enhancing our ability to comprehend other cultures and have different cultures.” and their significance.” “It is personal preferences. Some American Schools need to be more active in bringing internaclassmates are welcoming, others indifferent and tional students and local students together. I observe a others opposed,” added David Franciscus, a Visual tendency among international students to stick togethCommunications student from South Africa. er rather than reaching out to American students. Also, Anand Raj, an IT & Web Technology student from most American students, from what I have observed India added that he has two or more American classso far, have had very little experience of other cultures mates with whom he has a good relationship. “But I or countries. They just don’t understand what it’s like don’t think they are friends of mine. They are just being to live in a foreign culture so they seldom know how to nice.” relate to students from abroad.
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LETTERFROMTHEEDITOR A quick word from the editor-in-chief, George Treviranus.
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o you sit back one day and realize how much you love music? Recently, after checking my bank account, I spend way too much money on concert tickets. I have three concerts scheduled over the next two months, which doesn’t seem like a lot in number; however, in dollars... let’s just say I’m the definition of a broke college student. Although, despite that, I am excited
to finally see Animal Collective and Midi Matilda each for the first tie next month. Additionally, Garbage is scheduled for the Orpheum on Apr. 7. Jump on that quick. In other news, The Clarion won some awards! At our Best of the Midwest regional competition, we placed in several categories, including News Writing, Editorial and Page Design. We’ve compiled a list over to the right:
1st Place, News: Sarah Weatherbee 1st Place, Editorial: Sarah Weatherbee 1st Place, Single Page Design: George Treviranus 3rd Place, Photography: Evan Halpop 3rd Place, Special Section: Staff We take pride in our ability to deliver news, and we’ll do our best to continue!
Understanding black history is important for everyone White, black, orange, green, whatever your color: we can do more for equality COLIN BOWDEN Staff Writer
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here are those for whom the next three words will haunt their every waking moment until Feb. 28: Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson developed the original “Negro History Week” with the hope that black history would be recognized as essential to American history. That day has not come. What has come are controversy and vitriol. Watch Fox News a bit if you dare and find the angry racial resentment around this celebration of black
history. What, though, is black history? Far too often the African-American experience gets degenerated down to a watery version of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream or Rosa Parks and her famous bus ride. This ignores so much of the rest of the modern Black Civil Rights Movement. There’s the activism of women like Fanny Lou Hamer and Dorothy Height, or the labor organizing background of people such as A. Philip Randolph. This also excludes the unnamed people, the millions who’ve worked and struggled to survive and thrive and fight back in a country that constantly has worked to undermine black progress and human dignity. Think about the Federal Housing Authority, who used racist housing loan practices to exclude black families and
people from owning property until the Civil Rights movement of the 60s and the people fought back to create those Civil Rights laws. Think about the people who saw their own children denied equal education, then and now, and worked day and night to feed, clothe and protest for the rights of those kids. Black history is not just a couple heroes or heroines, but a continual human story more than worthy of equal billing to our currently mostly-white curricula. Don’t believe me on that last part? Why is Afro-American History (or Studies) its own department if not because there is an obvious need for more teaching on the subject in many colleges and universities? It’s never going to fulfill its mission on its own. Ask one student, and get told Black History Month can be a way
to smooth over longstanding racial tensions on the cheap. Ask another and the month is exclusive, disdainful of white achievement and a form of reparations. This discussion alone proves the need, continually, for Black History Month. Black, white and all Americans are indicted in our collective failure to pull our nation from the depths of racial indemnities. We all lack knowledge of the important contributions and struggles for freedom black people have been a part of, and we are worse off for it. We all forget that all history is important and continues to be written by our action and inaction. And we all contribute either to a better world or a worse one. To get to that better world, first we need to know the world we’re in now better, and that requires a better accounting for black history, starting today.
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Best Holding of Breath by a Background Actor/Actress WINNER: HUMAN SHIELD IN ‘DJANGO UNCHAINED’ FINAL SCENE A Band Apart Released: Dec. 25, 2012
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he extra in the final shootout of Django Unchained did an exemplory job of not only pretending to be dead, but also being used as a cover for the title character during the shootout. This extra was called upon to be graphically shot at while already dead as well as asked to hold his breath, a doubly impressive feat. RUNNERS UP: SWAT guy from Cabin in the Woods, Mafia henchman from Seven Psychopaths A BAND APART
Best Performance by a Very Old Person Clint Eastwood manages to deliver, but it’s very obvious he took his daily naps to maintain his usual performance level. MALPASO PRODUCTIONS
WINNER: GUS, ‘TROUBLE WITH A CURVE’ Malpaso Productions Released: Sept. 21, 2012 An aging baseball scout is nearing the end of his contract. He has one more Minor League player to scout and can’t screw it up if he wants to continue scouting for the Braves. His eyesight is going, but he still has instinct and an ear. A rocky relationship with his daughter brings extra tension to the film. Eastwood at 82 still delivers like he always has.
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RUNNERS-UP: Morgan Freeman, Meryl Streep and Sylvester Stallone
Best Film With Daniel Craig WINNER: 007: SKYFALL Eon Productions, Danjaq LLC Released: Nov. 9, 2012
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Worst Movie of the Year WINNER: 2-HEADED SHARK ATTACK Asylum Entertainment Released: Jan. 31, 2012
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f there’s one film in the world that is both the best and worst in the Sci-Fi genre, it’s this one. From it’s negligence of introducing main characters to the hysterical use of cinematic graphics on the mythical 2-headed shark, you will laugh, cry and beat yourself from the bad decision you made: watching this film. Starring Hulk Hogan’s daughter, who is the only memorable character from the experience, to the less important minor characters, you’ll have no idea who is who until they are dead. The best part? You won’t even care, because you’ll be too busy rolling on the floor in a fit. Additionally, Carmen Electra is in this movie for some reason.
It is theorized that the shark was confused throughout the duration of the film, resulting in all those arbitrary cut-aways it received; some of which were even re-used for what can only be comical effect.
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Best Film In Which Sean Bean Didn’t Die WINNER: CLEANSKIN Warner Brothers Released: Mar. 9, 2012
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WINNER: TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART II Summit Entertainment Released: Nov. 16, 2012
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he fifth movie in the Twilight saga brings the storyline to a close, though there wasn’t really enough plot in it to justify the fifth film. This movie was positively the best tribute of the year to a franchise’s fan-base, filled with adolescent angst, vampires, werewolves, and gazing deep into another’s eyes. Especially the gazing. RUNNERS-UP: The Hobbit, Les Miserables
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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
BEST OF 2012 RETROSPECTIVE
Alcon Entertainment
Dredd & Ruby Sparks
THE FORGOTTEN
TWO Presenting two films that flopped, but actually told some great stories and garnered significant critical attention
TOM RICHARDSON Staff Writer
RUBY SPARKS Directed By: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Bona Fide Productions Rated: R
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Runtime: 104 Minutes
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Every once and awhile there will be film releases that are spectacular but which no one goes to see. This is a sign to film producers that either nobody was interested in seeing that film, or the film producers did not market the film enough and thus no one was aware of the film’s release. The following are two excellent films that came out in 2012 where this must have happened. These two underrated films are both excellent but barely made any money at the time of their release, are “Dredd” and “Ruby Sparks.” “Dredd” was released on Sept 21, 2012, and the film only made $36.5 million of its $45 million budget. Though the original “Judge Dredd” with Sylvester Stallone from 1995 was no masterpiece, this new film is a different animal. “Dredd” is a film reboot that uses the same comic book universe and the same character on which the Stallone version was based. The film perfectly portrayed what the “2000 A.D.” comics were like, and includes some very well made action sequences. The film also introduces a new camera called a “Phantom Camera,” which can film scenes at a much higher frame rate than ever before. This allowed for super slowmotion effects used in the film. “Dredd” also has a well-written storyline and Karl Urban’s performance as Judge Dredd is top notch. “Ruby Sparks” was released on July 25, 2012, and the film made only $6.5 million at the box office during its limited release. “Ruby Sparks” manages to balance a great storyline with a very fresh approach to romance stories. The plot involves a writer falling in love with a flesh and blood version of one of his own characters, and the end results are amazing. The directors of the critically acclaimed “Little Miss Sunshine,” Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, returned as a directing duo for this film. The results are unfortunately weaker than their previous film. If the marketing division of “Ruby Sparks” found a way to emphasize that these two amazing directors came back together to work on this film, the box office performance may have been much better. It didn’t help that the film only had a limited release, so not as many theaters could show this incredible film. It’s a shame that some great film releases throughout every year aren’t the box office successes that the director may have wanted. If there were any cases where the box office results were much worse than critical opinions, “Dredd” and “Ruby Sparks” fall into that category.
If you had a date for Valentine’s Day, then seeing Beautiful Creatures would have been a pretty nice date. Set for a February 14 date, Beautiful Creatures was anything but disappointing for those who went into the theater with an open mind and heart. From the start of the movie, the storyline is told from Ethan Wate’s (played by Alden Ehrenreich) perspective in the very small town of Gatlin. According to Ethan, nothing changes in Gatlin but when a dark-haired beauty by the name of Lena Duchannes (played by Alice Englert) comes to town, everything in Gatlin changes. Ethan instantly feels drawn to Lena, but no one else likes her. From the time Lena comes into the picture, she is depicted has a Satan worshipper, and an outcast by default. It is only after Ethan perseveres to learn Lena’s back story, that we really find the truth to the story. The storyline of Beautiful Creatures felt very easy to follow along with and from the start of the movie, viewers can be drawn into the plot from Ethan’s point of view. If it wasn’t for Ehrenreich’s performance, puppy dog charm, and witty humor, the movie might have been completely different. But from the start, the character of Ethan draws you into the movie. The other main and supporting actors were also charming in their own ways as well. The subtle use of green screen and the special effects made this picture more realistic, enjoyable and easier to watch. The special effects were down so well, that it felt like you were in the actual movie. The score and soundtrack were also rightly chosen for the film, giving off emotional senses at appropriate times. Some viewers who had read the book series before seeing the movie felt that filmmakers changed too many things, but the movie was well done for having been based off the acclaimed book “Beautiful Creatures” written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. If you like to try new movies, than give this one a try. You’ll love the chemistry between the main characters, Lena and Ethan.
DREDD Directed By: Peter Travis Based on the Comic: Judge Dredd DNA Films, IM Global, Reliance Entertainment Rated: R Runtime:
PREVIEWS FEB. 22 SNITCH PG-13 With a man’s son in trouble for a drug set-up, he decides to go undercover to clear his son’s name. DARK SKIES PG-13 A quiet town gets disrupted by a series of terrifying events.
MAR. 1 JACK THE GIANT SLAYER PG-13 An old fairytale gets a new spin with front man and British breakout star, Nicholas Hoult, who also starred in Warm Bodies. THE LAST EXORCISM PG-13 Nell Sweetzer thought she was rid of her demons, but the fun hasn’t even started yet.
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SUPER MARIO BROS. U
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Mario makes his high-definition debut as he and his comrades face the familiar task of rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser and his goons. While Mario Bros U may feel redundant to finicky gamers, plenty of new challenges and experiences solidify it as the series’ best. Among the new additions, Mario’s flying squirrel suit is likely coolest. With the suit, players can glide through levels, cling on walls and perform outstanding midair boosts. Full-grown and baby Yoshis, equipped with new powers, help Mario’s team on their journey. Yoshi can now transform into a giant balloon, illuminate dark levels and even shoot bubble traps that turn enemies into coins. Having an assortment of Yoshi, adds variety to gameplay, as players will need to utilize these abilities to complete certain levels. As with all Mario games, there is plenty to discover. Hidden pathways can be challenging and frustrating to discover, but add replay ability. Boost and Challenge Modes will appeal to those wanting to take their game online. Up to five players can team up on one console. Players can choose to work together or try to sabotage one another. Whoever uses the gamepad, however, gets stuck with the tedious task of placing blocks. While it is agreeable that the group does not have to waste hours fighting over the tablet controller, it makes multiple Wii motes necessary and severely limits the Wii U’s greatest feature. Mario manages to be enjoyable with and without assembling a team. Without an inventive way to use the gamepad in multiplayer and no online co-op, Mario Bros U is far from a perfect game. It did however excel in every other area and is great fun.
— MICHAEL KLEIN
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FEB. 26 DYNASTY WARRIORS 7 PS3, XBOX 360, PC Dynasty Warriors 7 is the first game int he series to extend past the Battle of Wuzhang Plains, with Jin Kingdom added. BRUTAL LEGEND PS3, XBOX 360, PC The series ports to PC for the first time since its debut in 2009.
MAR. 5 ATELIER AYESHA: THE ALCHEMIST OF TWILIGHT LAND PS3 Join on an adventure to find your little sister, Nio. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: THE ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 3 PS3, XBOX 360 Will feature over 80 playable characters, including a few new additions to the team.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA PS3 & PlayStation Vita
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FROZEN in time
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PREVIEWS
SLY 4: THIEVES IN TIME
‘Sly 4: Thieves in Time’ brings fun gameplay, but is stuck in an older generation of gaming GEORGE TREVIRANUS Editor in Chief No one can withstand the Pink Tornado, says Murray, as he returns with the Sly cast for the fourth iteration of the “Sly Cooper” franchise. It has been eight years, and what Sly 4: Thieves in Time brings to the table will leave most fans satisfied, including familiar gameplay, new maps to traverse, and a 20-hour storyline complete with side-quests. However, the obnoxious load times and dated graphics make this title something out of place for this generation, especially as new consoles are starting to emerge. For those who have played Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves or Sly 2: Band of Thieves, the structure and style will remain pretty similar. You have the option of playing as either Sly Cooper (stealth raccoon), Bentley (your brains of the operation), or Murray (the muscle). Each need to complete a certain number of tasks in a given area before you can face the final boss and move onto your
next location. This process can get a bit grinding, but more often than not, the missions are short and simple. Luckily, now that the Cooper family is playable, you’ll have more variation and thus have more fun. The gameplay for each new character is similar to Sly, with the exception of them having one extra move that sets them apart. As Sly, you are quick and ninja-like, and can pick-pocket your foes for money, precious gems and keys. Pick-pocketing is thus a pretty important aspect of Sly’s gameplay at times in order to advance to the next part of a level. Bentley, in his wheelchair, may seem slow, but this turtle can ride. His primary special attack is the use of bombs, but has other quirks including hacking door locks. These mini-games are always fun. Murray, the hippo, will clobber anything in sight. Very straightforward and simple, which unfortunately takes away from his gameplay experience. You’re also able to upgrade your skills and add new moves to you repertoire to make the gameplay more interesting, but more often than not, it is useless. The default moves are your core set. If you want to upgrade for new moves, however, it certainly adds a new zest to an already
simplistic play-style. One of the most irritating things in this game is the load times. No one with a PS3 should need to wait 1-2 minutes for a stage to load. While it varies, load times are very noticeable and is something reminiscent of a Square Enix title. You should be able to catch up on your favorite TV show during these breaks, which says a lot. If you downloaded the game via PlayStation Network, your wait time is significantly reduced, however. The game doesn’t feature a prevalent score, however it has its little quirky sounds to indicate moods. For example, as you approach your foes, you will hear a Pink-Panther-esque noise for footsteps. It adds to the sneakiness and raises tension; perfect for the cartoon-style. The Sly Cooper franchise has always been an addicting cartoon-adventure platformer, and is still is. The series has seen nothing but ups, and Sanzara Studios went on to show the franchise isn’t dead. Still, it would have been nice to see more chances taken by the developer. The game feels stuck in the PS2-era of gaming, where interactivity is low. And finally, the game is just easy to play, and as a result, you will rarely feel challenged.
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HOLY FIRE
Foals
As someone who is new to Foals, the indie-pop sound on their new album, “Holy Fire,” is refreshing from the start and gets me hooked. It starts at a moderate pace with the “Prelude,” gets calm for “Inhaler,” and then darts up to catchy and addicting with “My Number.” The latter is easily the album’s best track. One thing to keep in mind is that this album is more of a chill-out, get-relaxed album. None of the tracks are too over the top, and even the more active songs such as “Out of the Woods” will leave you feeling calm. This isn’t a bad thing. In fact it is something you might appreciate by the end of your play-through. The English rock band doesn’t disappoint with their new album, but it may not be for everyone. It can get monotonous quickly if you’re not in the mood for repetitive song styles over and over again. Their third album is a modest step up from “Antidotes” and “Total Life Forever” with a more refined sound that’s sure to please fans, as well.
— GEORGE TREVIRANUS
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‘m b v’ is a fresh restart for the band, but its sound will not surprise fans
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OPPOSITES
The Scottish rock band does something right in their new album: more heart-felt, vocal-heavy songs that will pull and tug emotional reactions from you. The new release is a monster. Over 20 tracks and an impressive range in style. From the harder songs like “Biblical” and “Little Hospitals” you get a sense of passion and intensity. Then, the softer, more repressed connotations of “Black Chandelier” and “Stingin’ Belle.” A album does bring some pleasant surprises too, with the soft horn in “Spanish Radio” which sets a great tone for the rest of the track. It’s certainly a stand-out piece. One of Biffy Clyro’s best assets is the vocals and range. You will like this album if you’ve liked their previous releases; and you’ll have plenty to choose from, at that.
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delayed satisfaction BRANDON ALLEN-TRICK
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MY BLOODY VALENTINE
After more than two decades, Irish shoegazing band “My Bloody Valentine” has finally released the follow-up to their critically adored 1991 album “Loveless.” To say this release has been eagerly anticipated would be an understatement. Titled simply “m b v,” this album was released rather unexpectedly and, for the time being, only available through the band’s website, which promptly crashed due to traffic. But does it live up to the band’s legacy? Yes and no. To the uninitiated, “My Bloody Valentine’s” trademark sound is a brick wall of distortion and noise in which almost whispered vocals are mired. To the fans, and anyone willing to embrace the blanket of fuzz-tone guitars and swirling effects, they are the sonic equivalent of Jackson Pollack. Beneath the roiling chaos is an almost saccharine sweetness. Their sound betrays influences of 60s psychedelia and 70s post-punk, thrown in a cement mixer and played at
100 decibels. The first half of “m b v” feels more like a companion piece than a sequel to “Loveless,” their sound seemingly unchanged in the interceding decades. This isn’t surprising considering much of this material was recorded in the 90s. It also feels like a much more lightweight affair, and its songs lack much of the urgency and immediately recognizable guitar hooks of its predecessor. This is both a strength and a weakness, and this softer, more playful tone helps to differentiate it from that album. Nonetheless, like “Loveless,” “m b v” reveals an astonishing level of nuance. The second half is a breath of fresh air, however. Some of its best moments are when it restrains its aural excesses, as on “New You.” Easily one of the best tracks on the album, “New You” relies on an incessant and catchy drumbeat to carry a very simple melody. Following this simple, sweet affair is the sublimely anthemic “In Another Way,” which delivers on all the promises of “Loveless” and more. Definitely
the standout track here. The album builds to crescendo so beautifully that the end is downright abrupt; it drives you up a hill and drops you off a cliff. Closing out “m b v” is “Wonder 2”, which sees “My Bloody Valentine” experimenting with some speedy, distorted drum n’ bass loops about a decade after that was in vogue. That is a large part of its charm, though. “m b v” is an album intentionally out of time. It is the culmination of 20 years of work, 20 years of band in-fighting and false starts, 20 years of experimentation. And it shows; both in its meticulous attention to detail and its hopelessly dated sound. Why Kevin Shields and company chose now to release this material we will likely never know. All in all it’s a very good album that largely does what is expected. It successfully replicates the sound of an album that has gained near-mythic status, and manages to surprise the listener once or twice. For fans of “Loveless,” “m b v” will not disappoint. Neither, however, is it a revelation.
— GEORGE TREVIRANUS
PREVIEWS FEB. 26 THE MESSENGER JOHNNY MARR Former member of Modest Mouse sheds his skin and makes new ground with his first solo album. ATOMS FOR PEACE AMOK The album will feature tracks from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist, Michael Balzary.
MAR. 5 THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS NANOBOTS WIth a gargantuan release of 25 tracks, there will be a breadth of style for all to enjoy. WELCOME OBLIVION HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS Released in CD and vinyl formats, each with different artwork, from the American post-industrial style rock band.
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sports EDITOR: TROY BRUZEWSKI CLARIONSPORTS@ MADISONCOLLEGE.EDU
DIGITDEN Recent WolfPack highlights
MEN’S BASKETBALL ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE 38 49 – 87 MADISON COLLEGE 31 46 – 77 WolfPack Leaders: Isaiah Nordeng 18 points; Dominic Fumbanks 16 points, 4 rebounds; Brandon Holz 9 points, 3 steals, 5 rebounds; Adam Ruka 9 points, 3 rebounds. WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE 27 21 – 48 MADISON COLLEGE 39 34 – 73 WolfPack Leaders: Dominic Fumbanks 26 points, 10 rebounds; Xavier Robinson 10
points, 4 rebounds; Adam Ruka 9 points, 9 rebounds. MADISON COLLEGE 21 35 – 56 MILWAUKEE AREA 23 41 – 64 WolfPack Leaders: Dominic Fumbanks 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Jason Miller 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals; Adam Ruka 10 points, 9 rebounds.
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE 13 26 – 39 MADISON COLLEGE 38 29 – 67 WolfPack Leaders: Courtney Spangler 15 points, 8 rebounds; Taylor Pfeuti 15 points, 8 rebounds; Calli Dahl 11 points, 6 rebounds.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
ROBERT MORRIS JV 33 43 – 76 MADISON COLLEGE 32 25 – 57 WolfPack Leaders: Courtney Spangler 17 points; Taylor Pfeuti 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals; Calli Dahl 10 points, 4 assists.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE 38 30 – 68 MADISON COLLEGE 21 25 – 46 WolfPack Leaders: Taylor Pfeuti 18 points, 6 rebounds; Calli Dahl 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Ellyn Hayden 5 points.
MADISON COLLEGE 41 25 – 66 MILWAUKEE AREA 32 27 – 59 WolfPack Leaders: Courtney Spangler 19 points; Chelsey Schulenburg 13 points, 5 steals; Ellyn Hayden 10 points, 9 rebounds.
Looking to move up CLARION STAFF PHOTO
Madison College’s Taylor Pfeuti (34) looks to put up a shot around a Rock Valley College defender during the annual “Jam the Gym” game on Feb. 16. Rock Valley College, the defending national champs and the top ranked team in the NJCAA Division III, won the game, 68-46.
WolfPack women’s basketball improves to 8-4 in conference CLARION STAFF REPORT As the post-season playoffs near, the Madison College women’s basketball team has continued to show improvement. While still unable to match the powerful inside play and quickness of the nation’s top-ranked team, Rock Valley College, the team has won five of its last seven games and is fourth in the conference standings with an 8-4 record. Like the first time they played, Rock Valley College (12-0 in conference and 26-2 overall) led throughout its Feb. 16 game against Madison College. But this time, Madison College was able to
make it a much more competitive game. The WolfPack trailed 38-21 at halftime before falling 68-46. Although still a 22-point loss, the game was much closer than the WolfPack’s 107-47 loss less than a month ago. In fact, it was only the second time since mid-December that the defending NJCAA Division III champs were held under 70 points. Taylor Pfeuti led Madison College with 18 points and six rebounds, while Calli Dahl added 17 points and seven rebounds. Team leading scorer Courtney Spangler was held in check, scoring just three points in the game. Madison College shot just 23% from the field in the game (10 of 44), scored only two second-chance points and had 12 more turnovers than Rock Valley. » SEE BASKETBALL PAGE 14
Wins remain few and far between for men’s team WolfPack record now 5-23 with two games left to play CLARION STAFF REPORT As the regular season draws to a close, wins continue to be few and far between for the Madison College men’s basketball team. The WolfPack has won just once in its last six games and has a 5-23 overall record, 2-10 in conference play. Both of the team’s remaining regular season games will be on the road. Madison College will play the College of DuPage at Triton College on Feb. 20 and play at Harper College on Feb. 23. In its most recent game, Madison College fell to Rock Valley College, 87-77. The WolfPack fell behind by double-digits early, but fought back to tie the game late in the first half. But after withstanding the Madison College surge, Rock Valley took a 38-31 halftime lead and held on throughout the second half. Isaiah Nordeng led Madison College with 18 points, while Dominic Fumbanks added 16 points. Brandon Holz and Adam Ruka both scored 9 points.
Madison College 73, Wilbur Wright College 48
A strong night by Fumbanks helped lead Madison College to a dominant 73-48 victory over Wilbur Wright College on Feb. 13. Fumbanks scored a season-high 26 points, including hitting 5 of 6 from behind the 3-point line. He also grabbed 10 rebounds. Overall, it was a strong night shooting
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Madison College’s Brandon Holz (4) and Corey McGown battle a Rock Valley College player for a rebound during the Feb. 16 game at home as coach Scot Vesterdahl, far left, looks on. Madison College lost, 87-77, during its annual “Jam the Gym” event. for the WolfPack. The team hit 48 percent of its shots from the field, compared to 33 percent for Wilbur Wright. Xavier Robinson scored 10 points and had four rebounds, while Ruka added nine points for the WolfPack.
Milwaukee Area Tech 64, Madison College 56
A close contest on the road came
down to free throws, and Milwaukee hit enough to propel it to a 64-56 victory over Madison College on Feb. 9. Milwaukee hit 27 of 34 free throws in the game, including 20 of 24 in the second half. The WolfPack only scored 12 points from the line in the entire game. Fumbanks led Madison College with 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Jason Miller added 11 points and Ruka scored 10 points.
Joliet Junior College 69, Madison College 58
Free throws again were the difference as Madison College suffered a close 69-58 loss to Joliet Junior College at home on Feb. 6. Joliet converted on 24 of 34 free throws, while Madison College only made 8 of 17. Both Brandon Holz and Ruka scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds for the WolfPack. Fumbanks added 12 points.
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NFC NORTH REVIEW: PART 2
Will change at the top be enough to lift Bears? MICHAEL KLEIN News Editor It was a strange and disappointing 2012 season for the Chicago Bears. After a blistering 7-1 start, “Da Bears” dropped five of the last eight games to finish at 10-6: the best record among non-playoff teams. The defense was excellent most of the season, but an anemic offense failed to produce points consistently and prompted General Manager Phil Emery to shake up Halas Hall. Despite having a respectable 81-63 record, an inability to repair the offense cost Lovie Smith his job. His subpar 8-9 record against the hated Cheeseheads did not help either. After an extensive search, Emery hired Montreal Alouettes Head Coach Marc Trestman from the Canadian Football League. Considered an offensive genius by some, Trestman will be calling the shots on that side of the ball. Meanwhile, new defensive coordinator Mel Gray comes in to run the 4-3 scheme that should resemble the Lovie’s old Tampa 2. Tucker will look to sustain while Trestman must awaken a skilled group that is always hibernating. Chicago has sufficient ability to pair with Trestman’s creative offense. Matt Forte is a versatile playmaker at tailback while his backup, Michael Bush, is useful in short yardage situations. Both players benefit from the solid run-blocking of young fullback Evan Rodriguez. Yet under Trestman, the Bears will no longer be coming off the bus running, but
rather will be looking to fly down the field vertically. Outside of the elite Brandon Marshall, the receiving core struggled with dropped passes and inconsistency. Marshall displayed his dominance while accounting for 41 percent of the team’s receptions and 45 percent of the receiving yards. This is as much of an accomplishment for Marshall as it is an indictment on his underperforming, yet talented, teammates. Injuries plagued Alshon Jeffery’s rookie season, but he still has all the tools to become a formidable outside threat. Although Devin Hester appears a shadow of his former self, he still has ridiculous speed and should help fill in for the recently retired Johnny Knox. Earl Bennett should also help move the chains if he remains healthy. The success of the offense will ultimately ride on one man. Jay Cutler can take the next step under Trestman’s tutelage, especially if the Bears shore up the offensive line. The most glaring need is undoubtedly on the spotty offensive line that regularly allowed opponents to pummel Cutler. It would be foolish for the Bears not to pursue top offensive linemen in free agency. Very rarely is a dominant blindside tackle available in free agency like Jake Long will likely be. Although Long is reportedly demanding more than $10 million per year, signing him would help solidify the Bears’ biggest weakness and be a priceless addition for Cutler. Chicago Tribune’s Dan Pompei argued that Long would be too expensive for the
team to sign, but he is wrong. According to the Chicago Sun Times and other league insiders, the Bears should have more than enough cap-room to make some significant moves. Time will tell what new faces makeup the 2013 roster, but a familiar face holds the biggest question mark this offseason. Veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher has anchored the Monsters of the Midway defense since 2000. Urlacher must decide whether to accept Chicago’s new regime or opt to finish his storied career with a new team. Regardless of what he chooses, his middle linebacker position needs consideration in the draft. The Bears must address needs at the offensive lineman, tight end and linebacker with their 20th pick of the first round. Players deserving consideration include ILB Alec Ogletree of Georgia and TE Tyler Eifert of Notre Dame. Most scouts grade Ogletree as a better outside linebacker prospect than 4-3 middle, but his skill set and high ceiling make him an option to succeed Brian Urlacher. Drafting Eifert instead would finally take Kellen Davis off the field and give Cutler a reliable check-down option. Alabama’s standout D.J Fluker could also be a solid option at tackle. With continued defensive dominance and an improved offense, the Bears should compete for the Super Bowl 2013. However, if Trestman cannot solve the offensive woes, the team could begin unraveling as the defense ages.
Schedules and Scoreboards
MEN’S BASKETBALL Schedule DEC. 8 DEC. 9 DEC. 12 DEC. 14 DEC. 28 DEC. 29 JAN. 5 JAN. 7 JAN. 9 JAN. 12 JAN. 16 JAN. 19 JAN. 23 JAN. 26 JAN. 28 FEB. 2 FEB. 4 FEB. 6 FEB. 9 FEB. 13 FEB. 16 FEB. 20 FEB. 23
at Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 98-75 LOSS at North Iowa Area Community College, Iowa, 90-51 LOSS at home vs. Rochester Community & Technical College, 82-75 LOSS at home vs. Western Technical College, 77-72 LOSS at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Ill., 103-64 LOSS at Oakland Community College, East Peoria, Ill., 116-69 LOSS at Kishwaukee College, Malta, Ill., 71-41 LOSS UW-Marathon County, home, 80-72 WIN at Triton College, River Grove, Ill., 74-68 LOSS at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Ill., 84-36 LOSS at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 69-52 LOSS at Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Ill., 52-46 LOSS at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Ill., 78-66 WIN at home vs. College of Dupage, 77-50 LOSS at home vs. Fox Valley Technical College, 80-63 WIN at home vs. Triton Collge, 91-57 LOSS at home vs. Harper College, 70-66 LOSS at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 69-58 LOSS at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 64-56 LOSS at home vs. Wilbur Wright College, 73-48 WIN at home vs. Rock Valley College, 87-77 LOSS at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 7 p.m. at Harper College, Palatine, Ill., 3 p.m.
For a complete schedule of men’s basketball, visit madisoncollegeathletics.com.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Schedule DEC. 1
BASKETBALL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
DEC. 2 DEC. 8
Madison College now stands at 13-15 overall with two games left before the tournament. The WolfPack will travel to Triton College on Feb. 20 for a game against the College of DuPage and plays at Harper College on Feb. 23.
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Madison College 67, Wilbur Wright College 39
Madison College was on the winning side of a route on Feb. 13, dominating visiting Wilbur Wright College, 67-39. Spangler and Pfeuti led the way for Madison College, both scoring 15 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Dahl added 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. The WolfPack took an early 38-13 lead by limiting Wilbur Wright to just 6 of 33 shooting in the first half and forcing 17 turnovers.
DEC. 14 JAN. 2 JAN. 5 JAN. 7 JAN. 9
Robert Morris University JV 76, Madison College 57
Although a one-point game at halftime, Madison College was unable to keep pace in the second half and fell to Robert Morris JV, 76-57, on Feb. 11. Madison College struggled shooting in the second half, hitting only 24 percent of its shots, while Robert Morris got hot and hit 53 percent of its shots. Spangler led Madison College with 17 points, while Pfeuti added 16 points and 11 rebounds. She also had a team-high three steals and the team’s lone blocked shot.
JAN. 12 JAN. 16 JAN. 19 JAN. 23 JAN. 26
Madison College 66, Milwaukee Area Tech 59
FEB. 2
In a sloppily played contest on Feb. 9 that saw a total of 78 turnovers, Madison College was able to pull out a road win by doing more to capitalize on Milwaukee’s mistakes. Madison College forced 46 turnovers and scored 23 points off those turnovers, while Milwaukee only scored 12 off of the WolfPack’s turnovers. The result, a 66-59 victory for Madison College. Spangler led Madison College with 19 points, while Chelsey Schulenburg added 13 and Ellyn Hayden scored 10. Spangler also added seven rebounds and seven steals.
Madison College 66, Joliet Junior College 53
Free throws and a strong defense lifted Madison College over Joliet Junior College, 66-53, on Feb. 6. Madison College converted on 34 of 41 free throws compared to 6 of 9 for Joliet. The WolfPack also forced 34 turnovers, while committing just 24. Spanger led Madison College with 23 points, including 10 of 14 free throws. Alyssa Anding added 13 points, while Dahl scored 10 points.
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Madison College’s Courtney Spangler (32) shoots over a Rock Valley defender on Feb. 16. Spangler recently earned NJCAA Region IV Player of the Week honors for her performance in three games during the week of Feb. 3-9. In those games, she scored 60 points, grabbed 26 rebounds and had 17 steals for the WolfPack.
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vs. Blackhawk College-East, Kewanee, Ill.., 67-48 LOSS vs. Highland Community Colllege, Kewanee, Ill., 62-58 WIN at Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 77-53 LOSS at North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa, 78-50 LOSS at home vs. Rochester Community & Technical College, 75-67 WIN at home vs. Western Technical College, 59-51 LOSS at Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Mo., 96-53 LOSS at Kishwaukee College, Malta, Ill., 101-42 LOSS at home vs. UW-Marathon County, 81-59 WIN at Triton College, River Grove, Ill., 75-49 WIN at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Ill., 65-46 LOSS at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 78-57 WIN at Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Ill., 78-39 WIN at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Ill., 107-47 LOSS at home vs. College of Dupage, 68-54 LOSS at home vs. Triton College, 67-39 WIN at home vs. Harper College, 80-36 WIN at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 66-53 WIN at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, 66-59 WIN at home vs. Robert Morris JV, 76-57 LOSS at home vs. Wilbur Wright College, 67-39 WIN at home vs. Rock Valley College, 68-46 LOSS at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 5 p.m. at Harper College, Palatine, Ill., 1 p.m.
For a complete schedule of women’s basketball, visit madisoncollegeathletics.com.
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7 Previously owned 8 Scatter, like petals 9 Sycophant 10 Lionel train, say 11 1998 animated film released the month before “A Bug’s Life” 12 Jim Davis dog 14 “Fantasia” tutu wearer 15 With 16-Across, 1986 film in which Dianne Wiest says, “But you have to remember while you read and you’re cursing my name, you know, that this is my first script.” 20 Outmaneuver 23 Calc prereq 24 Lesley of “60 Minutes” 26 1977 film in which 59-Across says, “Awards! They do nothing but give out awards!” 27 Starts the pot 29 Consumer advocate Brockovich 30 Mercury Seven org. 31 From the U.S. 32 Hollywood crosser 33 Fifth wheel
35 From then on 38 Fjord, for one 39 High time? 44 Formosa, now 46 Willy, Biff or Happy of drama 48 Blackmore heroine 50 Sweets, in Naples 51 Native Alaskan 52 Minister’s house 53 Oft-burned object 54 Stench 55 Approves quietly 57 Lena of “Chocolat” 60 Seuss’s “The 5000 Fingers of __” 61 Rocky hellos
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the squares so that each row, column, and 3-by3 box contain the numbers 1 through 9. There are six levels of difficulty ranging from one star to six stars with six being the most difficult. The answer is located on the left.
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